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Question
At an individual level, how can you help reduce air pollution?
Solution
An individual can reduce air pollution by:
1) Avoiding the use of cars as much as possible and by using public transport whenever possible.
2) By not using vehicles for short distances.
3) By using clean fuels such as LPG and CNG instead of diesel and petrol.
4) Always disposing the garbage properly and not burning it.
5) Controlling the emissions from vehicles and household chimneys.
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